Description
We are looking for an experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about the education and development of our future AHP workforce. The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), AHP leads, student placement coordinators, clinical educators and other relevant stakeholders to establish high quality, multi-professional learning environments.
The postholder will establish a sustainable, coordinated approach and deliver our commitment to expand AHP clinical placement capacity across our settings. This will include development of new models of practice education within the apprenticeship framework.
The post holder will be required to work across Trust sites.
This is a 12 months fixed term/secondment part-time post. Working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role will positively influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support, supervision, educational and professional development opportunities for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the practice setting. To lead the training and development of the AHP student workforce, ensuring that the interventions and interactions that people receive from AHPs are underpinned by an up-to-date research and evidence base, focused on standards of each professional body, clinically effective and fit for the future.
Main duties of the job
- Work with the Clinical Education team to provide support and assistance to AHP students.
- Work clinically alongside students, assisting them with putting theory into practice, e.g. role modelling/ coaching.
- Undertake placement assessments / audits in a timely manner and develop processes to respond appropriately to support safe learning environments.
- Ensure sufficient AHP student placement capacity within SABP, balancing the needs of students and the needs of services effectively whilst providing sufficient high quality learning experiences, including those with special needs.
- Oversee and assist with the planning of placements for Trainees in partnership with the rest of the clinical education team.
Benefits
- Free parking
- Excellent health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working
- Wide range of staff networks
- Opportunities for development and progression
Person Specification
Qualifications
- HCPC qualification/registration
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Learner support qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant post qualification clinical experience
Experience
- Relevant post qualification clinical experience
- Specialist professional knowledge of education and development of practice
- Experience of Monitoring standards in Practice
- Experience of supporting practice based learning, education audit and the development of strategies to enhance the learning environment